
The way to think differently is to act differently and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. For business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers and anyone who wants to improve how they work and live: Welcome to the Unlearn Podcast. Host Barry O’Reilly, author of Unlearn and Lean Enterprise seeks to synthesize the superpowers of extraordinary individuals into actionable strategies you can use—to Thi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||

AI is changing how work gets done — but more importantly, it’s changing how people understand their value, identity, and ability to navigate uncertainty.
That’s one of the reasons I wanted Chris Walker on the show. Chris has spent years helping comp... more
Incorruptible with Eric Ries
What if the companies that last the longest are the ones building enough trust that people want to keep participating in them? That’s the idea behind this conversation with Eric Ries — entrepreneur, author of The Lean St... more
Most people think growth comes from doing more—more services, more offers, more complexity. But in this episode, I sit down with Tas Bober, who did the exact opposite. She stripped everything back, focused on one problem, and built a business so clea... more
Most leaders think AI is a technology shift. It’s not. It’s a behavior shift.
In this episode, I sit down with Melanie Steinbach—former Chief HR Officer at McDonald’s, Cameo, and MasterClass—to unpack what’s actually changing inside organizations as... more
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Every episode contains at least one different perspective on something needed. Barry has pulled together a collection of exceptional guests who excel at thinking critically and adapting to context. This is the only podcast where I listen to every episode within days of its release.
As a constantly evolving entrepreneur, I'm always on the lookout for new ways to improve. Barry's approach to "unlearning" has particularly intrigued me. I am enjoying each episode while editing photographs (I’m a professional photographer) and handling various maintenance tasks for my growing portrait business. Looking forward to listening all the episodes. Thank you, Barry.
If you are in an executive position, or on that track, or you want to realize your potential, it’s not your technical skills, degrees or years in expereince that moves you ahead of the pack…
It is your ability to influence your stakeholders, communicate and inspire with impact, navigate Corp. politics that sets you apart.
It is about how you think and act.
Barry’s and his guests will help you think differently, act differently and get comfortable with being uncomfortable developing your ex... more
Barry is a humble and authentic host. I had the pleasure of joining him on his podcast and he is a true professional and a great collaborator.
Awesome bi-weekly podcast with inspiring ideas to bring and apply into your own workplace.
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A thoughtful, leadership- and strategy-focused show that pulls in high-level practitioners and researchers to explore how to lead, learn, and innovate in complex organizations. Episodes often center on organizational design, AI-enabled leadership, customer-centric product development, and transformational change, with guests ranging from CEOs and founders to researchers and HR leaders. The host appears to emphasize actionable frameworks, practical anecdotes, and ideas that help leaders think differently and act with greater clarity. Notably, the show frequently features guests who bridge technology with people, culture, and strategy, offering insights that apply across industries, from large enterprises to startups. Potential listeners incl... more
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Recent guests on Unlearn include:
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